Procedure for Fasting

Procedure for Fasting is the first chapter of Ananda Marga Caryacarya Part 3 written by Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.^[1]

Chapter synopsis

Definition of fasting, who should observe it and when

Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar started this chapter by defining the term Upavasa. He told, voluntary fasting on certain days is called "upavasa". The derivative meaning of the term upavasa is to remain in Iishvara's proximity and try to keep one's mind absorbed in the thought of Iishvara. People who have been initiated into Ananda Marga Iishvara Prańidhána must observe voluntarily fasting on every ekádashii days. Avadhutas, avadhutikas need to observe fasts on all púrńimá and amávasyá days too.

References

^ Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar "Procedure for Fasting" The Electronic Edition of the Works of P. R. Sarkar (in English) (7.5 ed.) Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha

Preceded by Procedure for Eating	Ananda Marga Caryacarya Part 3 With: Procedure for Fasting	Succeeded by Taking the Air

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Part 1	Infant's Jatakarma: The Naming of and First Feeding of Solid Food to an Infant The Process of Initiation Sádhaná Táttvika, Ácárya/á, and Purodhá Self-Analysis Relationship with an Ácárya/á Methods of Salutation Paincajanya Dharmacakra Svádhyáya Dharma Mahácakra Tattvasabhá Jágrti Laying of the Foundation Stone House-Entry Ceremony Tree-Planting Ceremony Commencing a Journey Marriage Ceremony The Ideal Householder Birthday Ceremony Social Functions and Festivals The System of Invitation Dress Social Relationship between Men and Women Livelihood The Livelihood of Women Economic Policy Ideal System of Inheritance Science and Society Social Punishment Disposal of the Dead Body Shráddha Ceremony Widows Bhukti Pradhána Samájamitram, Smártta, Jiivamitram and Dharmamitram Formation of Boards Upabhukti Pramukha Sándhivigráhika, Janamitram and Lokamitram Your Various Organizations Táttvika, Ácárya, Purodhá and Their Concerned Boards Avadhúta/iká and Avadhúta Board Treasures of Ananda Marga Guru Vandaná Concluding Words Appendix: Maháprayáńa Divasa

Part 2	Sádhaná (Intuitional Practice) The Body Society Miscellaneous Paiṋcadasha Shiila Conduct Rules for Sadhakas Sixteen Points Social Norms Concluding Words

Part 3	Bathing Procedure and Pitr Yajiṋa Procedure for Eating Procedure for Fasting Taking the Air Physical Restraint General Health Rules Different Yoga Practices Ásanas Mudrás and Bandhas Práńáyáma

Procedure for Fasting

Chapter synopsis

Definition of fasting, who should observe it and when

References

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